Friends in faraway placesA piece I drew while looking at a layered rock by a river. The shimmering rings in the sky represent sound waves travelling. I call out with my voice in a howl, which carries over the water to connect to others far away. This is a love letter to internet friends and how people are so special to me even if the land, time and bodies of water are between us
The stars are in my chestA drawing about going deep inside myself through introspection. Uniting with all parts of who I am and healing the wounded teenager
FlashA classic human experience of looking back in anguish at old mistakes. In the drawing, the glasses represent looking back through the lens of time
Rough looking, but kindIn artwork, Ryan is usually depicted as grumpy for comedy or sometimes for serious themes. In real life, my Ryan part, as I call it, is a kind person despite his looks. He represents my interest in gothic hobbies and gloomy music
Weirdo alienDrawn on black paper in pencil, then pink posca marker. Myself in Ryan and canine form, laying down by the Egyptian pyramids as a statue. Alien lights beam from the sky into my head, giving me life. It represents the magic, wonder and strangeness of consciousness. I drew this while visiting my interstate friend, as a tattoo design concept for him!
Icecleats logoThis character is a representation of Dane, Tod and Ryan combined into a singular form. All my characters having evolved from a canine alien species. The species had been through hardship on their barren, freezing planet. Of caves, snow and radiation. The species must protect the eyes with snow goggles and a beanie over the ears to keep warm. It is a symbol / mascot of strength and determination through challenges
Never a frownThis was drawn during the peak of my depression, where I had lost a lot of hope for my life. But I have great news, I finally recovered. I've managed to get my life together again. It wasn't easy getting back up, but I made itCharacter: Dane, during werewolf transformationMedium: Pencil sketch on black paper, then lined in posca markerSong listened to while drawing: The title is inspired from the song 'Never a frown' by the stranglers. This song features during a battle scene from a science fiction episode 'Black Mirror: 'Metalhead'. In this episode, a human must use their wits to escape from a deadly robot in a black and white world. I relate to that very same determination in my fight against depression
Runner's adrenalineA little drawing about my new hobby, which is doing running / walking intervals while listening to music. It feels really exciting to run, like I'm in a training montage in a movie. I have fallen in love with the feeling of freedom that comes with running. It also helps a lot with depressionCharacter: Ryan, during werewolf transformationMedium: Pencil sketch on black paper, then lined in posca markerSong listened to while drawing: 'I ran (so far away)' by a flock of seagulls
